Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early today outside a downtown restaurant and bar.

The victim, who was stabbed in the chest, was rushed by helicopter ambulance to OHSU Hospital, where he was treated and released.

No arrests have been made in the case.

Officer Aaron Christopherson, Molalla police spokesman, said police were called to Rick's White Horse Restaurant, 106 E. Main St., at 2:50 a.m., to investigate a report that a fight had erupted outside after the bar closed.